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Cross-Cultural Outreach – Part II

Posted on November 26, 2014March 9, 2021 by ptsblog

We are charged as Christians to face the challenges of our times head-on. We need churches that have cultural relevance and dare to go beyond their comfort zones in order to affect lasting change within their local communities and beyond. As we do so, I am convinced we must keep in mind three things. 1….

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Theological Libraries: A Bright Future

Posted on November 26, 2014March 9, 2021 by ptsblog

The staff of Barbour Library at Pittsburgh Seminary recently hosted two events regarding the future of theological libraries. First up was an event for Board members and supporters to learn about the upcoming (and very exciting!) renovations in the library. We began with a reception in the library lobby. After some time for eating and mingling, we took the…

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Church Plants and Weekly Communion

Posted on November 20, 2014March 9, 2021 by ptsblog

Review of Ronald P. Byars, Come and See: Presbyterian Congregations Celebrating Weekly Communion This book review can also be read in the Nov. 10, 2014, issue of The Presbyterian Outlook (Vol. 196, No. 23).   Ronald Byars believes passionately in weekly communion. For him, nothing is more important to the life of the church today,…

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